This appears darker than the rest of the photos simply because of the light in the room was fading at the time I took it without a flash. Also note, I altered the background to make them appear on a cliff of ice, with icebergs behind them.

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The above art is part of a present for my sisters birthday soon.. She has overcome many obstacles in her Life and she also collects little Penguins.. I was not surprised to learn the meaning Penguins hold as a totem, given that she has overcome, cancer, and many other things during her lifetime. I am so proud of her and the inspiration she has given me.. She always calls me her ‘Mother’ for as children I would often find myself in that role.. For me she is the best possible sister anyone could have..

And its ok as she doesn’t read my posts.. So the surprise will still be in place.

“The period of darkness that you’ve been experiencing is now ending. There is light at the end of this tunnel!”

-Penguin

The above quote and the interesting read about the Penguin meaning is very symbolic right now. So no wonder I was inspired to paint Penguins..

Your art work DW is so fantastic. I am always awed by it. Such an incredibly thoughtful gift you have created, she will definitely love it! She’s lucky to have you. Have a wonderful celebration 🙂 Hugs to you….VK ❤

Wow! Wow!! I wish I had an elder sister like you and I am not that good a sister! What a wonderful gift!
Love your painting and thanks for sharing its stages. It is looking fabulous. The poem complements it so well. 🙂 Love on ice is the warmest ever felt. Stay blessed!

It stunning what you created here, Sue! I love the message behind the painting. What a touching and honoring present for your sister! It is also beautiful how you changed the background. I love that actually! Art knows no limits!!

This is quite possibly my favorite post of yours, Sue. Where to begin…. what to say specifically… xo Ka Your skill is improving!!!!! Your talent is obvious! Beyond that are all the things which you give such careful attention, and the subject you chose for your composition is …. well, did it choose you? It’s depth and adorableness…. dear penguins. How we grow when we move through all of it. brilliant, Sue.

It chose me I think.. I was going to paint an arctic hare, then the thought of Penguins and followed by another thought as I know she loves them and has a few ornaments of them around her home. So there was no other choice but Penguins.. 🙂 It was only later a friend told me of their meaning and I later looked it up.. 🙂 and it all came together with the meaning.. 🙂 The Universe is always in charge.. 🙂

Awwww, Sue this is so beautiful and I love the process: the ‘birth’ of the penguins and then their offspring! It’s just such a loving beautiful picture. A picture of pure goodness…. Thank you, my dearest friend. 🙂 love and xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

And a big Awwwww back.. Thank you so so much Marina… Loved your catch up today.. and especially the feedback here.. I am happy you so enjoyed it… Many thanks for your generous compliments.. ❤ Hugs xxxx

I love the look of the ice and of course the penguins! I’ve always loved penguins. The way they walk and slide around on the ice brings a smile to my face. I’m sure your sister will be smiling for a long time after seeing this beautiful present.

Thank you Sheila, I hope so, well I know so.. 🙂 it takes little to please her.. And she has another painting I did of a fox which I know she treasures.. Penguins have that affect, and I loved the film Happy Feet.. 🙂

Mark thank you, yes, my sister is a Gem, one rare soul who throughout her struggle and even though she has little apart from Family.. Would give you her last penny.. She is what I call a true Angel on Earth…So thank you.. So much.. 🙂

Indeed a beautiful painting, Sue. I like the changes you made to the background as well. Very effective.And light at the end of the tunnel? That is most apt indeed! I’m sure your sister will love this.

Thank you Tom, yes the background didn’t sit right, and at first I thought I needed to add more smaller penguins in the background.. But after thinking about that, I knew it would detract from the family, So I sort to set them higher up as if they were on the edge of a piece of Ice .. 🙂 And I was happy with how it worked out.. ( though I did keep thinking, don’t go spoil it now ) lol ❤

Thank you Kim…You can find out what animal year you were born in by going to this link and typing in your D.O.B. to give you a starter..
But my animal totems come to me, I have a wolf.. and a bear… who I often see in dream time. and who have even been described to me by mediums as being with me.. I even have a crystal where inside is a clear image of a wolf.. 🙂 that others can see.. The link ishttp://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/
I send it as it has an easy calendar to use..

Yes this disease is affecting members within all of our families, and I too have lost a few members to it through the years, including my Dad also.. So sending Hugs my friend xxx and thank you for your lovely comment xx

🙂 there is that four letter word again..
BOOK.. 🙂 And still not started.. But I had planned something in my head to thread poems within a story of sorts about my life.. As many of my poems reflect periods within it.. 🙂 Thank you Debby for always nudging me.. 🙂 You will know when I email you and ask HOW do I start such an enterprise?? and who do I contact.. Because dear friend you will be the first in line to ask.. 🙂

The penguin totem – oh, wow! I clicked over to see the meaning. Given the description you shared of your sister, I can see where penguins fit! Your watercolor is just so gorgeous. You really channel intuitive creativity and I look on with awe. You really are such a wise soul and I love, love, love reading your posts. I get such inspiration, feel such intuition, and learn many things about getting in touch with myself.
It is because of your gentle words that I attended my first qigong class on Sunday. It was neat. I don’t know a lot about it, yet, but the qi (or chi) is so intriguing – moving the energy and de-stressing and sending out love – that’s all stuff I love to do anyways. 🙂 I think I’ll go again – there are three different gatherings/classes I want to try, so it might be just a bit before I return, but it was pretty neat. It’s fun how it’s so different from regular meditation and our teacher didn’t focus on breathing. But, still. Pulling energy from the earth…releasing stress to the clouds – I love it.
And your beautiful poems. Your poems were also part of what inspired me to include a month of poetry writing.
Oh, I’m just so glad to know you. Though we have never met, you are a great teacher. I am the grasshopper and I have learned so much!
Sending you hugs! Thank you for sharing your talents and wisdom, sweet friend! xo

Your comment, took my breath Cyndi, in a good way.. Oh my, how lovely of you to say I have inspired you this way.. The delight I feel is well, brought tears to my eyes. So happy you spent your first Qi Gong class and no the breathing comes later once you have learned some moves.. It is a great Stress Buster.. 🙂 And you have also created some lovely poems throughout your blog as I recall..

I wish you would just step back and Look at yourself.. For you are also a great TEACHER, a wonderful ARTIST, and a great WRITER.. All of these gifts you too already have… You do yourself an injustice, by not seeing your own talents..
I am nothing special.. WE ALL are special.. and when we embrace that specialness within each of us we embrace those creative parts to LOVE what we are doing, we each share our wisdom with one another..
Thank you so much for you most complimentary Compliments.. 🙂 Much Love xxx ❤

But it’s all true! Hehe. You are a great teacher and I have learned so many things from you. And, indeed, you have helped me to see my own light that I hope I can share with others.
The fact that you recognize the three things that I know I am – a teacher, artist and writer – means so much to me. I really want to be all these things simultaneously to live the life I want to live. 🙂 I’m continually working on it. I admit: I struggle so much with my “day job” and reconciling that with wanting to be free from a schedule and then having the freedom to decide what I want to teach, write and draw on a particular day. That said, part of this intention project is to address just that. I hope to grow on my journey, of course, but also to grow in terms of my intuition, love, and hope to guide me (and hopefully others) on their journey. (And, of course, I think of the words of many masters: it’s not about your job, but your service to others that counts and deriving joy in all things you do – both novel and mundane.)
And yes, I get so much inspiration from you, Sweet Sue! Your words, your poems and the symbolism you put into your work speak volumes to me. Honestly. I love your outlook, approach and all that you do to spread hope, peace and love. The vibrational energy that you have, well, I aspire to ride the same wavelength. 🙂 🙂

What you do not realise dear Cyndi is that you already are riding that very same wave length.. You just do not SEE you as I and other may see you.. Which is no bad fault.. Just as I do not see ME as you see me.. LOL.. see what I mean..
This is who we are.. And we work in our own ways, helping others discover who they are..
We have not set ourselves up upon a pedestal like some others, who are always seeking recognition, and the lime light..
And this is what brings me more hope for the world.. For it is such as we who with our intentions, and working upon ourselves, giving out love, understanding and ‘knowing’ following our intuitiveness, and leading others to follow theirs.. These are the threads which will change the world..
Guru’s can guide us, but it is up to individuals to shape their own hearts..
This is what you are now doing within your planed year of your intention project..
You are nurturing, and shaping yourself for the much needed transformation that is coming, that we are all part of right now…
And it is beautiful to watch you unfold, and grow, as you discover the beauty of your inner sanctum. That of your Soul..

I the one honoured to be witness to being part of your journey
In love and Light.. xxx Keep riding the Wave.. ❤ ❤ ❤

I felt excited to watch your painting come into being. Thank you so much for sharing that process and for the loving perseverance of penguins and your dear sister. I’m praying comfort for Sue’s sister as I write this. What a wonderful gift!

Bless your heart JoAnna… I am happy you enjoyed seeing the process, and My sister is wonderful , so I so thank you for adding her to your prayers.. She has been Cancer free now since the late nineties, She told herself she could not give in or give up as she had four young children at the time depending upon her… So I am very proud of her.. 🙂 in over coming all she has been through with breast cancer at the age of 36.

Tender beautiful story of harsh life in the Great White North.
Brilliant artistic strokes of genius illustrate life in the Arctic
matched so well with words of true imagery.
have a delicious day, Eddie

It has been a delicious day dear Eddie already.. I have been to see Beauty and the Beast in the cinema this morning, and taken out for lunch.. What more could a girl ask .. Then I come back and my day is topped of with my Favourite Feathered friends compliments.. So its been more than delicious.. Thank you dear Eddie. 🙂

As always Sue i am fan of your artwork…
The poem.however struck me the most this time..i love at how you gave human life (i want to call it that way) to penguins through your words.
I had once tried painting but eventually stopped. I became so busy with all the motherhood thing that when i wanted to do it again i dont know where or how to start but following your blog has taught me one thing: its never too late to start again…

Mich so lovely to see you, and I never touched my art for hummmmm, about 25 yrs after I got married.. As I too was too busy being a working full time and a Mum of two. 🙂 It was not until my breakdown in the 90’s I turned again to creating in watercolours, that I discovered again my love of painting and drawing.. It doesn’t dominate my life, I do it when the urge takes me.. I have to feel in the mood and want to paint.. The urge was strong with this painting lol.
Many thanks for you kindness with the poem.. It came after the painting the other night as I woke up in the middle of the night ( which is where most of my poems come from ) and they trip off my pen so I know others are guiding my hand.. 🙂
Many thanks Mich for the huge compliment… And you are right.. Its never too late for Anything if we put our minds to it.. ❤ ❤ ❤

Such a wonderful poem, dear Sue… I love how you describe the creative process over here and how the painting began to take shape… I also liked the fact that you have chosen penguins as they are such faithful animals. They have so many codes when it comes to partners and offspring. I will attach a lovely video here for you to take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXnNYnQOm-s Sending love & wishing you a wonderful spring ahead! xx 😀 ❤

Yes she is fully recovered and a walking miracle.. 🙂 lol.. Thank you LG for asking.. She had a mastectomy aged 36. But she fought it, determined not to leave her four young children. xxx So yes, she is special.

O h Sue this truly Beautiful I just love your work. Your dear sister will cherish this painting.
Hope all is well with you also Sue , as Spring arrives but slowly. It is welcome and will arrive at it’s own pace.
Much love and warm wishes
Sheila xx
Amazing work Sue .

You are right Sheila, it will arrive at it’s own pace.. And thank you for your lovely compliments..
Sending large big Hugs right on back to you and so lovely to hear from you, and know all is well.. xxx ❤

Oh my, Sue. What an incredible painting and artwork for your sister. It is so life-like, but most importantly, done with so much thought and love. Good to hear she doens’t read your posts so she will be pleasantly surprised. And maybe very, very touched even. Sorry to hear what she has gone through but at least she has you to lean on and very supportive company – which is what usually makes a difference and help us feel better.

“The Penguin stands tall in his efforts to thrive” Beautiful line. Penguins are so tough. But from your artwork, I can see that they love very hard too ❤

Awww Many thanks Mabel, I thank you so much for you kind words, and yes I am so pleased she doesn’t use the internet LOL. 🙂 I would not have posted if I thought she could see it before her big day.. 🙂 And she is very strong, very brave, and we have each other to support each other, you are so right with this..
Many thanks again Mabel, Loved your visit and kind comment. Wishing you a delightful weekend xx

So beautiful Sue. The poetry compliments the process so well, too. Interesting correlation — My sister loves penguins as well, we have been each others’ mothers at different times in our lives because we lost our real mother when we were very young. And we both feel that the other is the “best sister we could ever have! Our birthdays are eight days apart in May. She’ll be coming to visit me over the Mother’s Day weekend so we can celebrate together.

It is a small world isn’t it when you consider similarities 🙂 Our Birthdays are exactly 1 month apart on the same date of the Month we were born… 🙂 lol.. Its Mother’s Day weekend here tomorrow.. 🙂 So have a great reunion when she arrives Alia.. and thank you my friend.. 🙂 Sending Love and Many thanks my friend. 🙂

Thank you kindly Dina.. I really appreciate your compliments my friend.. I think my sister will fall in love with it.. 🙂 I take it to her next weekend.. 🙂 I am happy you enjoyed the poem with it too.. Wishing you a Peaceful weekend Dina.. Love and Blessings ❤

What a beautiful painting! You are so multi talented and kind to boot. I too mothered a younger sister and we are so very close still. Interesting how that happens. I love the penguins and your lovely poem to go with them. Lucky sister, yours. Hugs, M

Thank you Marlene.. I think it is I who is the lucky one.. Smiles.. 🙂 And its amazing how siblings often Mother the younger ones.. Penguins she has loved for as long as I remember.. 🙂 Many thanks Marlene.. And sending Huge Hugs right on back to you.. ❤

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